Catalog Description: Critical Making will operationalize and critique the practice of “making” through both foundational literature and hands on studio culture. As hybrid practitioners, students will develop fluency in readily collaging and incorporating a variety of physical materials and protocols into their practice. Students will envision and create future computational experiences that critically explore social and culturally relevant technological themes. No previous technical knowledge is required to take this course. Class projects involve basic programming, electronic circuitry, and digital fabrication design. Tutorials and instruction will be provided, but students will be expected to develop basic skills in these areas to complete course projects.
Units: 4
Formats:
Summer: 3.0 hours of lecture and 3.0 hours of studio per week
Summer: 4.0 hours of lecture and 8.0 hours of studio per week
Summer: 4.0 hours of lecture and 4.0 hours of studio per week
Fall: 2.0 hours of lecture and 2.0 hours of studio per week
Spring: 2.0 hours of lecture and 2.0 hours of studio per week
Grading basis: letter
Final exam status: No final exam
Also listed as: MEC ENG C205